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  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Prepare The Way Of The Lord

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,212 views

    Based on Isaiah 40:1-5 and Matthew 3:1-12, this is a Sermon for any Sunday in Advent. It’s thesis is that to truly be prepared for Christmas and the Return of Jesus one must be born again and explains how the Holy Spirit enables that to happen.

    PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD --Isaiah 40:1-5 and Matthew 3:1-12 Advent is the time of preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ in celebration of His nativity and anticipation of His Return. The message of John the Baptizer, who prepared Judea for the First Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I'm Going Fishing

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 12, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,375 views

    In order to catch what God has for you, in order to become what God has purposed for you to be you must go through a divine process a process of spiritual preparation, in other words you must follow the instructions.

    “I’m Going Fishing” We are a creature that has been given the ability to make decisions based upon choices and not just a reaction or impulse that is solely based upon instinct and because of this ability when we finally figure out what it is we want, we set out to achieve that which we desire. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Prepare For The Heavenly City

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 4, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,162 views

    “And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal” John 21:10-11.

    Introduction: Adam and Eve began life in a perfect place with perfect surroundings. Man’s sin of disobedience affected God’s perfect creation and man lost his perfect home in the Garden of Eden. God has placed within every human heart the desire to search for that perfect home Adam lost. Sinful ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Preparing To Build - 2

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,857 views

    Choosing the Builder - Jesus Christ

    Preparing to Build, Part 2 Choosing the Builder Last week, we started a brand new series entitled, Preparing to Build, Seeing the Vision, Living the Dream. This series is focused on our vision, our passion for the future. We talked about where we are heading as a church, what we are trusting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparation For Explosion Ii Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,228 views

    Exposition of Acts 1:6-11 about God preparing the disciples for the explosion of the early church

    Text: Acts 1:6-11, Title: Preparation for Explosion II, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/22/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Liken God to preparing for a big party or event, maybe talk about the preparation for Mackenzie’s party B. Background to passage: After Luke’s introduction, in verse 6 he transitions to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare For Immortal Combat Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,105 views

    We need vital lifegiving relationships in order to win against Satan’s schemes.

    Prepare for Immortal Combat Matthew 10:1-16; 24-25 Introduction: We hear a great deal of video games and TV shows talking about mortal combat, and this simply refers to a fight to the death. This is supposed to be the apex of all battles, but this morning I want to remind you that immortal combat ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Prepare His Way Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 4, 2010
     | 5,042 views

    To Prepare the Way for the arrival of Christ, John the Baptist presented 1) His Ministry (Matthew 3:1-6) and 2) His Message (Matthew 3:7-12) pointing to the coming King.

    Matthew 3:1-12. [3:1] In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, [2]"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." [3] For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Prepare The Way Of The Lord

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,898 views

    The way in which we prepare demonstrates the importance of the One who comes

    While attending a convention in Indianapolis on mass evangelism, D.L. Moody asked his song leader Ira Sankey to meet him at 6 o'clock one evening at a certain street corner. When Sankey arrived, Mr. Moody asked him to stand on a box and sing. Once a crowd had gathered, Moody spoke briefly and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Be Prepared Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 3, 2024
     | 353 views

    Finish well!

    A. GETTING READY FOR A BIG TASK “And Joshua commanded the leaders of Israel, ‘Go tell the people prepare food and get everything else ready because in three days we will cross the Jordan River and take possession of the land God has given to us’” (Joshua 1:10-11, ELT). 1. Secure allegiance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing Our Hearts Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,183 views

    How do we prepare ourselves to approach the Lord's Table? What does it mean to 'prepare' yourself? What does it entail? Why is it important? When we celebrate the Lord's Supper, we must do it in a worthy manner and with a worthy heart...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 13, 2011 Date Preached: April 17, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Preparing our Hearts for What He Has Done Sermon Text: John 19:16-18 [ESV] 16So he delivered Him over to them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For God's Glory

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,617 views

    We need to prepare for the Glory of the Lord by beginning to understand the aspects and concepts of the Glory of the Lord.

    Preparing for God’s Glory Isa 40:3-5 A voice of one calling: "In the desert prepare the way for the LORD ; make straight in the wilderness a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preparing To Build - 6 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,475 views

    Counting the Cost

    Preparing to Build, Seeing The Vision, Living The Dream-Pt. 6 Counting The Cost Today, we continue our series. Today, we move forward in seeing the vision. In seeing what it is that God can do and will do in our future. We’ve been talking now for the last five weeks about Preparing to Build, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Kingdom Challenges

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,910 views

    What can the church at Antioch teach us about outreach?

    Preparing For Kingdom Challenges Acts 13:1-3 Introduction The Church was born into challenging times. Not long into the book of Acts the persecution of Christians takes a deadly turn when Stephen is stoned. Acts 8:1-4, NLT A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Enter The Gates Of Gratitude PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 930 views

    This sermon explores the importance of faith, obedience, preparedness, and gratitude in our spiritual journey, using the parable of the ten virgins as a guide.

    Good morning, family. It's a joy to be here with you all today. We've got a real treat in store for us this morning. We're going to be looking at a passage from the Gospel of Matthew that's packed to the brim with wisdom and insight. It's a story that Jesus told to his disciples, and it's one that ...read more

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    Unseen Preparations For The Future Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,491 views

    Even in some of the most obscure passages of the scriptures God’s plans become evident if we’ll just look.

    Back in Chapter 11 we were introduced to Abraham and His family. Abram was one of three brothers. The other two were Nahor and Haran. The growth and direction of this family is what the entire Old testament records. First we discovered that Haran had a son named Lot. Lot came along with Abram ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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